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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What artistic vocation did Francis Sedgwick devote himself to?
(a) Sculpting.
(b) Painting.
(c) Interior design.
(d) Poetry.

2. In what position did the first Sedgewick on record serve in the Massachusetts Bay colony?
(a) Mayor.
(b) Major General.
(c) Governor.
(d) Lieutenant.

3. In what year did Henry Dwight Sedgwick marry Sarah May Minturn?
(a) 1901.
(b) 1874.
(c) 1895.
(d) 1887.

4. How is Babbo's outlook on life described by his family members?
(a) As optimistic.
(b) As pessimistic.
(c) As modern.
(d) As traditional.

5. What did Edie start to get in trouble for doing while at St. Timothy's school?
(a) Wearing the wrong clothing.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Smoking.
(d) Promiscuous behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Silver Hill?

2. In what year was Edie Sedgwick born?

3. Where did Theodore Sedgwick live?

4. How did Minty die?

5. What was the occupation of Edie's ancestor, Theodore Sedgewick?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Francis Sedgwick develop an interest in art?

2. What is said about Francis's desire to be a father?

3. Why is it important for the reader to know about Edie Sedgwick's family?

4. What conversation does Saucie recall having with Edie in 1960 after she had left St. Timothy's?

5. What story is provided as an example of the amount of pressure Francis put upon his children?

6. What impression does Jane Wilson share about Edie as a child?

7. What does Saucie recall about her rebelliousness as a young woman?

8. In the book, what do the Sedgwick children share about their father's infidelities?

9. What does Stein begin book her book, Edie: An American Biography by describing to the reader?

10. Who is the first Sedgwick on record?

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